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Red Sox Speedster Admits Playing Time May Be Hard to Come By
- Ward’s spring speed has put him on notice as he broke the team’s spring steals record with 17 in 16 games.
- Ward acknowledged the outfield logjam, saying it will be hard to break through among two gold-glove outfielders and other sluggers.
- The team's outfield depth includes Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, Jarren Duran, Roman Anthony, and Masataka Yoshida.
- The article frames Ward as an option to consider despite limited immediate playing time.
- Ward’s spring performance adds a potential playoff weapon with blazing speed.
- The piece notes a veteran group in the outfield with Yoshida and others shaping the roster picture.
- Kristian Campbell has secured a long-term extension and is developing in the outfield.
- Ward’s comments came during Baseball Now interviews as part of spring camp coverage.
- The article emphasizes the depth of talent in the outfield group and the competition for playing time.
- Ward’s credentials include a high WAR profile from 2024 and 2025 seasons.
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